Brandon, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

Ormond Beach is moderately more affordable than Brandon, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Brandon scores 111 compared to 101 for Ormond Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brandon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brandon is $1,691/month compared to $1,332/month in Ormond Beach — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ormond Beach has cheaper rent, Brandon actually has lower median home values ($293,800 vs $320,300).

Median household income in Brandon is $77,068 compared to $67,482 in Ormond Beach (+14.2%). While Brandon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brandon spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Ormond Beach.